The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is taking the 2020 Owámni Falling Water Festival virtual, with all activities accessed through Minneapolisparks.org/owamni.
This event has typically taken place the last Saturday in July or the first Saturday in August over the past seven years. The event has grown in popularity with more than 3,000 people in attendance in 2019.
The MPRB has pinpointed the month of November, which is Native American Heritage month, to turn the Owámni Falling Water Festival event into a month of virtual programming. During November we will offer opportunities for people to continue to learn about Dakota and Indigenous culture, share Dakota/American Indian culture with the broader Minneapolis community, and make the Indigenous cultures more visible. Look for the following activities throughout the month.
Art
An arts area focused on American Indian contemporary traditional and fine arts will showcase the talents of indigenous visual artists.
Music
The Virtual Owámni Falling Water Festival will celebrate indigenous voices, featuring both locally and nationally recognized artists including: Raye Zaragoza, Wade Fernandez, Bluedog Band, and Wake Singers Band.
Food
Brian Yazzie, Sioux Chef, and New Native Theatre will be offering demonstrations of local indigenous foods.
Exhibits and Tours
Virtual tours and exhibits will we available from the Minnesota Historical Society, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Gibbs Farm.
For additional information, visit the 2020 Owámni Falling Water Festival webpage.
This event is made possible by a grant from the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board. Event partners include the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, Minnesota Historical Society, NACDI (Native American Community Development Institute) and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.